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Whisper Leak: How Encrypted AI Chats Still Leak Conversation Topics (00:31:37)
In this episode, we break down Whisper Leak, a newly disclosed side-channel issue affecting encrypted LLM communications. JBO explains how attackers can infer conversation topics using packet size and timing metadata without breaking encryption. The discussion covers how the research team discovered the issue, how vendors (including Microsoft and OpenAI) mitigated it, and what it means for the future of secure AI systems.
01:30 – What Whisper Leak Actually Is
02:30 – Understanding Side-Channel Attacks
04:00 – Why LLMs Are Uniquely Vulnerable
08:00 – Stream Ciphers vs Block Ciphers
13:30 – “Did You Break Encryption?” Clearing Up Misconceptions
16:00 – Fixes & Mitigations Across LLM Vendors
18:30 – Why Some Vendors Were More Vulnerable Than Others
20:00 – Could High-End Adversaries Still Pull This Off?
24:00 – How API Users Can Protect Themselves
25:00 – Designing LLM Systems with Side Channels in Mind
Guests: Jonathan (JBO) Bar Or, Principal Security Researcher, Microsoft Threat Intelligence, who just joined CrowdStrike
Hosts: Elliot Volkman & Neal Dennis
How Critical Infrastructure Leaders Are Rethinking Cybersecurity (00:44:32)
In this episode of Adopting Zero Trust, hosts Elliot Volkman and Neal Dennis discuss critical infrastructure security with expert guest Ian Branson, Vice President of Global Industrial Cybersecurity at Black and Veatch.
The discussion centers around the philosophical and strategic approaches to handling incidents and breaches, especially in the operational technology (OT) realm. Branson highlights the importance of understanding what needs protection, the integration of IT and OT security, and the crucial role of threat intelligence. They also explore the evolving need for converging physical and digital security data to manage risks effectively.
01:37 Starting Point for Protecting Critical Infrastructure
04:52 Funding and Resource Allocation for Cybersecurity
10:57 Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
16:25 IT and OT Convergence
23:47 Discussing Employee and Equipment Management
26:19 Integrating Physical and Cyber Security
34:39 Proactive Security Measures in New Constructions
40:46 Balancing Rapid Response and Availability
Shadows Within Shadows: How AI is Challenging IT Teams (00:48:12)
In this episode of Adoption Zero Trust (AZT), host Neal Dennis and producer Elliot Volkman sit down with Bradon Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, to discuss how AI is compounding the already existing problems tied to shadow IT. The conversation explores how modern enterprises handle the growing complexities of unregulated software use, the role of enterprise browsers in mitigating risks, and the dynamic between user experience and cybersecurity.
01:16 Shadows within shadows
04:15 AI in Approved Solutions
09:14 Enterprise Browser and Security
14:25 Transition to Browser-Based Applications
16:23 Enterprise Browser Capabilities
18:45 Data Protection and Shadow IT
24:39 Shepherding Data in the Enterprise Browser
25:17 Policy Perspectives on AI and Data Flow
28:16 Exploring SBOM and AI Integration
35:39 Browser Security and Application Boundaries
41:40 BYOD and Privacy Concerns
44:48 Third-Party Scenarios and Onboarding
Live at ZTW2025: Cyberwire Daily’s Dave Bittner + Dr. Zero Trust (00:32:50)
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. You can read the show notes here.
Live from ThreatLocker’s Zero Trust World (ZTW), cybersecurity heavyweights Dave Bittner, host of CyberWire Daily and Dr. Chase Cunningham AKA Dr. Zero Trust shared their unfiltered thoughts on the state of cybersecurity, AI, and government regulations. From the shifting landscape of compliance enforcement to the role of hitting critical mass of AI in both defense and cybercrime, we can expect an extraordinary level of change in the years ahead.
01:37 Cybersecurity Landscape Overview
01:58 Government and Cybersecurity
02:39 Leadership and Appointments in Cybersecurity
03:47 Future of CISA and Compliance
06:41 Managing Cybersecurity News
14:54 The Role of LLMs in Cybersecurity
16:22 Global Perspective on AI and LLMs
18:47 Reflecting on Past Technological Predictions
20:18 The Double-Edged Sword of AI and Surveillance
24:21 The Dark Side of Technological Advancements
26:17 Debating the Term 'AI' and Its Implications
28:43 Historical Anecdotes and Unanswered Questions
Rapid fire update: Silk Typhoon and DOJ's indictment of twelve Chinese nationals (00:03:20)
New intelligence: Silk Typhoon, formerly tracked as HAFNIUM, is a China-based threat actor most recently observed targeting IT supply chains in the US. Today, we released a new report in conjunction with the Department of Justice's action against twelve Chinese nationals that includes mercenary hackers, law enforcement officers, and employees of a private hacking company. This group has been charged in connection with global cyberespionage campaigns. Dive into our latest blog for all the details.
Predicting the year of cybersecurity ahead (minus regulations) (01:02:52)
It’s mid-February, but somehow, we’ve already been through what feels like a year's worth of change in the cybersecurity and regulation world. Beyond the standard incidents, outages, and attacks… there have been obvious impacts that have downstream effects. Regardless of regulatory changes, which we’ll cover as those impact our space, AZT brought together a few minds who have thoughts on the year ahead.
To properly kick off season four, we have the privilege of chatting with two wonderful guests:
Lawrence Pingree, VP of Technical Marketing at Dispersive, but you are more likely to know his name from his time at Gartner. However, he has a varied background ranging from CTO to security engineer, so don’t let that marketing line in his title fool you.
Oliver Plante, VP of Support at ThreatLocker, has around 15-20 years of IT under his belt. He also has seen a thing or two when it comes to implementing new cybersecurity strategies
03:21 Predictions for the Year Ahead
04:06 Zero Trust and Least Privilege
05:40 The Future of Cyber Defense
07:21 AI and Cybersecurity
08:41 Threat Intelligence and Preemptive Defense
09:50 Challenges and Innovations in Cybersecurity
14:23 The Role of AI in Cyber Attacks
26:18 Quantum Computing: Threat or Savior?
29:31 Passwordless Security: The Future
30:57 Challenges of Deepfake Technology and Passwordless Security
33:03 Blockchain and Its Applications in Security
35:33 Debate on Password Management Practices
38:03 User Responsibility and Security Automation
47:50 Government's Role in Cybersecurity
57:14 Future of Cybersecurity and Zero Trust
Kicking Off Season 4 of Adoption Zero Trust (AZT) (00:22:43)
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. You can read the show notes here.
Neal and I are excited to welcome you back to AZT as we kick off our fourth season. After four years of trying out different formats and episodes, including at least an entire season terrorizing vendors for slapping Zero Trust on their box as if it were something you could buy, we’re ready to narrow our focus a bit.
The key to growing a cybersecurity career are soft skills (00:50:38)
In this episode of 'Adopting Zero Trust (AZT)', host Neal Dennis and producer Elliot Volkman delve into the often-overlooked realm of soft or 'non-tech' skills in cybersecurity.
This week, we chat with Courtney Hans, VP of Cyber Services at AmTrust Financial Services, and Evgeniy Kharam, author of Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills, who help us explore how non-technical skills are vital in shaping the careers of cybersecurity professionals.
Our guests share the importance of effective communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. The hosts and guests share personal anecdotes, training tips, and the necessity of bridging technical prowess with essential soft skills to improve stakeholder engagement and career advancement. The episode emphasizes the value of being comfortable with discomfort and soliciting feedback to enhance one’s professional journey in cybersecurity.
Behind the scenes of cybersecurity media and reporting (01:04:53)
Season 3, Episode 15: We gather a panel of journalists, communications, and a researcher to discuss how cybersecurity news and incidents are reported.
You can read the show notes here.
In the world of cybersecurity journalism, you can broadly divide it into four competing forces: reporters, communications teams, researchers, and readers. Each requires the other to accomplish its goals, but they all have very different priorities and goals.
Journalists have a duty to inform the public about security-related events.
Communication teams have a duty to inform the public about related incidents and research, but in a controlled setting.
Researchers help provide answers to communication teams and journalists.
Readers want to be informed of information that impact them, and their habits shape what kind of reporting is invested in the most.
This week we explore some of these dynamics by bringing together a panel representing comms, journalism, and research to discuss the game of tug-of-war during incident response and incident reporting.
Danny Palmer was a long-standing cybersecurity reporter at ZDNet prior to recently joining DarkTrace, Josh Swarz is the Senior Communications Manager at Microsoft focusing on threat intelligence, our host Neal Dennis is former NSA and has lived many lives around either keeping secrets or uncovering them, and producer Elliot Volkman has been a reporter for two decades and works with Josh on elevating research at Microsoft Threat Intelligence.
GRC tool or spreadsheets, that is the question | GRC Uncensored Preview (00:43:13)
In our final preview episode of GRC Uncensored, we explore a particularly bipolar debate: do you need a GRC tool to manage compliance, or will spreadsheets suffice?
After this, we will be back to our regularly produced AZT episodes. The last episodes of our pilot for GRC Uncensored can be found on your favorite podcast app or newsletter on Substack.
Podcast Preview: GRC Uncensored and the commoditization of compliance (00:41:30)
We are interrupting our regularly scheduled podcast series to introduce you to a new series we developed: GRC Uncensored.
This pilot season will elevate conversations about GRC that are often buried under millions of dollars in marketing spend. No boring talks about controls or frameworks, just unfiltered discussions with auditors and practitioners in the GRC space. We'll be back to our regular AZT episodes in a couple of weeks.
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In the first episode of 'GRC Uncensored,' hosts Troy Fine, dubbed the 'GRC Meme King,' and Elliot Volkman, alongside guest Kendra Cooley dive into the complexities of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in cybersecurity. The discussion unravels the 'love-hate' relationship many security professionals have with compliance frameworks like SOC 2, exploring how they have become commoditized and possibly devalued over time.
The conversation touches upon the challenges security practitioners face in conveying the true value of GRC to businesses, the potential pitfalls of 'SOC in a box' offerings, and the broader implications of compliance becoming a 'check the box' exercise. Moreover, the episode delves into the broader regulatory landscape and the ongoing debates about the role of government regulations in cybersecurity compliance. This candid dialogue sets the stage for future episodes that promise further to dissect the nuances of cybersecurity audits and standards.
00:00 Welcome to GRC Uncensored
01:34 Introducing Kendra Cooley
02:05 Love-Hate Relationship with GRC
03:16 The SOC 2 Debate
04:33 Challenges with SOC 2 Audits
09:10 The Value of SOC 2 in the Industry
12:04 The Evolution of Compliance Frameworks
20:39 False Sense of Security in Compliance
24:46 The Buzz Around AI and Quantum
25:10 Staying Updated as a Security Professional
26:45 Challenges in Penetration Testing and Vendor Assessments
27:37 Compliance and Its Impact on Security
30:10 Government Regulations and Their Effectiveness
32:23 The Complexity of Privacy Laws
38:29 The Role of GRC Teams in Risk Management
42:30 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes
How to prepare your operations team for Zero Trust (00:46:17)
Welcome back to Adopting Zero Trust! In this episode, hosts Elliot Volkman and Neal Dennis are joined by Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer of ThreatLocker, to dive deep into the operationalization of Zero Trust. Despite covering various aspects over three seasons, this crucial topic is addressed thoroughly.
They explore pre-adoption preparation, aligning organizational actions, and the importance of education in security. Additionally, the conversation highlights the 'assume breach' perspective and how concepts like default deny and least privilege are essential. With real-world examples and anecdotes, they provide actionable insights on implementing Zero Trust strategies effectively. Tune in to learn about the foundational steps necessary to transition into a Zero Trust environment.
This is the first of a three-part mini-series, so stay tuned as we explore more aspects of how to prepare your organization for adopting a Zero Trust strategy.
Log4j Continues to act as Organizational Vulnerability (00:47:56)
Season 3, Episode 13: Cato Network’s Etay Maor provides fresh research on the abuse of unpatched log4j libraries.
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This week on Adopting Zero Trust (AZT), we highlight a significant cybersecurity risk focused on the notorious Log4j vulnerability and the growing concern around shadow IT. Featuring expert insights from Etay Maor, the Chief Cybersecurity Strategist at Cato Networks, the conversation initially looks into the persistent exploitation methods, the importance of knowing one’s cybersecurity environment, and strategic approaches to mitigating risks.
Overturning of Chevron Deference’s Impact on Cybersecurity Regulation (00:51:44)
Season 3, Episode 12: Could the overturning of Chevron Deference impact cybersecurity and privacy regulations?
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. You can read the show notes here.
Welcome back to Adopting Zero Trust or AZT. In our latest episode, we assembled a distinguished panel to dig into a timely topic affecting the cybersecurity landscape but has the fog of war wrapped around it. Today’s conversation centered around the recent developments in cybersecurity regulations and their potential impacts, ignited by the Supreme Court overturning Chevron Deference. This, of course, has other potential impacts on all regulation types enforced and shaped by federal agencies, but our focus is, of course, on cybersecurity, privacy, and AI.
The Panel
We welcome back Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at HackerOne, who joined us last year to discuss the National Cybersecurity Strategy. Ilona is also the former General Counsel for OMB. We are also joined by the GRC meme king, Troy Fine, the Director of SOC and ISO Assurance Services at Gills Norton. Beyond the memes, Troy takes a practical perspective on regulations and acts as our voice for those who may be most immediately impacted.
Key Takeaways
Chevron Deference overturned: The Supreme Court's decision removes the requirement for courts to defer to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes and now relies on the courts.
Increased regulatory uncertainty: This ruling may lead to more challenges to existing and future regulations, potentially affecting cybersecurity and AI policies.
State vs. Federal regulation: The uncertainty at the federal level might prompt states to act more quickly on issues like AI and cybersecurity, potentially creating a patchwork of regulations.
Impact on AI regulation: With about 40 federal bills addressing AI in the pipeline, the ruling could complicate the process of creating comprehensive federal AI regulations.
Cybersecurity implications: Existing and proposed cybersecurity regulations, such as the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act, may face new challenges.
Business concerns: While some business organizations applauded the ruling, the resulting regulatory uncertainty could be problematic for companies trying to plan and comply with regulations.
Expertise concerns: There are worries that courts may lack the technical expertise to make decisions on complex technological issues like AI without deferring to agency experts.
Potential for innovation: The regulatory uncertainty might create a wild west period for AI, potentially fostering innovation before more stringent regulations are imposed.
Self-regulation importance: In the absence of clear federal regulations, industry self-regulation initiatives may become more significant, especially in rapidly evolving fields like AI.
Applying Vulnerability Management to Zero Trust (00:45:43)
Season 3, Episode 11: Vulnerability management is critical to any Zero Trust strategy, but you probably already know that. Fortra’s Tyler Reguly breaks down severity vs. risk.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. You can read the show notes here.
Every organization relies on some form of technology to run, and each tool you add increases the risk of vulnerabilities causing problems. If you don’t stay on top of patching, you increase the odds of a bad actor finding their way more easily within your network.
This week, we chat with Tyler Reguly, a senior manager of security research at Fortra, who shares insights from his 18 years in vulnerability management. Tyler discusses the importance of staying on top of patching to maintain a Zero Trust strategy, the differences between vulnerability and patch management, and emphasizes that the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) measures severity, not risk.
We also briefly nerd out about the significance of groups like the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) for knowledge sharing and collaboration in cybersecurity. And then, we wrap things up by exploring the efficacy of existing security policies and benchmarks, such as CIS and DISA STIGs, and the role of vendor relationships in maintaining effective security practices.
The Unstoppable Phish: A Discussion with Vivek Ramachandran (00:26:31)
Season 3, Episode 10: Elliot chat’s with Vivek Ramachandran of SquareX about his approach to tackling the impossible: Social engineering.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
For nearly three decades, social engineering, particularly phishing, has been one of the most impactful and financially draining cyber threats. Between security awareness training, email security gateways, generative AI, enterprise browsers, and a slew of other tech like EDRs and XDRs, social engineering has yet to be thoroughly thwarted. The reason for that is straightforward enough: social engineering is a psychological threat, not just a technological one.
In our last round of interviews from RSA, we chatted with Vivek Ramachandran, the founder of SquareX, who is attempting to tackle the challenge. Vivek also walks us through a more realistic perspective of how threat actors use generative AI today, which goes beyond the more unique what-if scenarios we’ve seen in headlines in the past two years.
Key Takeaways
Social engineering and phishing attacks remain a significant threat, and everyone can be a target. The sophistication of these attacks has increased due to advances in AI.
AI can craft messages that sound remarkably like someone the recipient knows, enabling rapid scalability.
Social media platforms are becoming common channels for launching phishing attacks. Attackers exploit the trust that users place in these platforms and their contacts.
Vivek Ramachandran's company, SquareX, deploys a browser extension that can attribute attacks and detect and block them in real-time, providing valuable information to the enterprise.
Traditional technologies like Secure Web Gateways (SWG) have matured, and attackers can easily bypass them.
Enterprise browsers solve the problem for a small niche group of websites but have adoption friction due to the inconvenience of having a dedicated browser.
Breaking Down the SMB Threat Landscape and The Value of MSPs with SonicWall (00:46:22)
Season 3, Episode 9: We chat with SonicWall’s Doug McKee about the top 5 threats targeting SMBs based on recent research.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
Cybersecurity challenges come in many different flavors regardless of how old your company is or how many employees it houses. Larger companies have to deal with layers upon layers of technology, processes, and the people who support it. Smaller organizations are resource-constrained, often lack the experience or expertise to build a proper program, and typically rely on external support systems.
While larger companies may not be nimble, typically, they employ and understand the value of threat intelligence to hone in on risks that could impact the business. They also have larger targets on their back because they are seen as more valuable targets for data, financial drain, and other nefarious purposes. In the same, smaller organizations may not be as valuable as a direct target, but they can be seen as a doorway into these larger companies. It’s for these reasons that supply chain attacks, even older ones, are among the top threats targeting small businesses and startups.
This week on AZT, we examine the top five threats targeting startups and small businesses and chat with SonicWall’s Executive Director of Threat Research about the WHY behind them. As a researcher and educator through SANS, Doug McKee shares his perspective on why smaller shops need to consider threat intelligence as part of their cybersecurity program and how MSPs can help fulfill that capability.
Top 5 threats to SMBs (According to SonicWall)
Log4j (2021) more than 43% of organizations were under attack
Fortinet SSL VPN CVE-2018-13379 - 35% of orgs were under attack
Heartbleed (2012) - 35% of organizations
Atlassian CVE-2021- 26085 - 32 %
Vmware CVE-2021 - 21975 - 28% of orgs
The Guest: Douglas McKee
Doug is an experienced information security professional who possesses extensive technical expertise acquired through involvement in application and system security testing, hardware and software vulnerability research, malware analysis, forensics, penetration testing, red team exercises, protocol analysis, application development, and risk mitigation activities. These technical proficiencies are complemented by adept leadership and communication skills, honed through the leadership of teams and projects, collaboration within both large and small teams, and the composition of technical reports for clients.
Doug is recognized for discovering numerous CVEs and regularly speaks at prominent security conferences such as Blackhat, DEFCON, RSA, Hardware.io, and Ekoparty. Additionally, Douglas's research is frequently featured in publications with a wide readership, including Wired, Politico, Bleeping Computer, Security Boulevard, Venture Beat, CSO, Politico Morning eHealth, Tech Republic, and Axios.
Key Takeaways
None of these vulnerabilities in SonicWall’s research were found or disclosed between 2022-2024, and yet we’re still dealing with them
Old vulnerabilities remain a significant threat
The most widespread attacks for SMBs include Heartbleed and Log4j vulnerabilities
Many widespread vulnerabilities are supply chain vulnerabilities
These vulnerabilities are embedded in multiple products and systems
Patching vulnerabilities can be complex and costly
Compliance and regulatory standards can complicate the process
Attackers are becoming increasingly nuanced in their approaches
Decoding Emerging Threats: MITRE, OWASP, and Threat Intel (00:25:00)
Season 3, Episode 8: AZT and Dr. Zero Trust have a crossover episode where we chat with reps from MITRE and OWASP about challenges associated with emerging threats.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
Every few weeks, and occasionally every few days, we hear report of a new novel technique or zero day. Those headlines often create an unnecessary level of fear for organizations, but battle-worn cybersecurity professionals know just because it’s on a headline doesn’t necessarily mean it will impact their environment. That is because emerging threats are just that, new and novel. While zero day threats can be interesting and something to be aware of, most threat actors stick to tried and true methods.
But how do we identify what is most impactful to our security posture, attack surface, or insert your other buzzy term? Threat intelligence and the collective defense. And for that, it’s time to introduce our two very equipped guests to navigate this conversation and our guest moderator:
This week on AZT, we have representatives from OWASP and MITRE, with Dr Zero Trust leading the charge.
The Guests
Special Guest Moderator
Dr. Chase Cunningham - Dr. Zero Trust and Vice President of Security Market Research for G2
Avi Douglen - Chair of the Global Board of Directors for the OWASP Foundation and Founder and CEO of Bounce Security.
Avi is a security architect and software developer, leading development teams in building secure products for over 20 years. As a systems developer and security consultant, over the years Avi has amassed much technical knowledge and understanding of the enterprise security needs at the business level. Avi currently serves on the OWASP Global Board of Directors, and leads the Israel chapter. He is the founder and leader of the the popular AppSecIL security conference, the OWASP Threat Modeling Project, and co-authored the Threat Modeling Manifesto. He is a community moderator on Security StackExchange, and a frequent speaker at industry conferences, recent ones can be seen here.
Stanley Barr - Senior Principcal Cyber Researcher for MITRE
Dr. Stanley Barr is a three time graduate of University of Massachusetts Lowell. He has a BS in Information Sciences, an MS in Mathematics, and a PhD in Computer Science. He has coauthored published papers in malware analysis, barrier coverage problems, expert systems for network security, and robotic manufacturing. He has spoken at MILCOM, RSA, Bsides Boston, and Defcon. He has been a panelist for conferences. Panels topics have included fighting through real world computer network attacks from both external and internal threats. Currently, he is a Senior Principal Scientist at The MITRE Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation that manages six federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs).
Key Takeaways
Emerging threats are interesting, but threat modeling and understanding how systems work to identify potential issues is more impactful
AI can pose a threat due to its ability to remember and tailor information, as well as its scalability.
The panel emphasized that basic security hygiene is often overlooked, such as enabling 2FA on all accounts.
The OWASP Top 10 most common attack vectors are still a significant concern, but they should not be the only focus.
The panel argued that responsibility for security breaches should extend beyond the CISO to the entire board and engineering organization.
Cybersecurity is a people-centric challenge, and relying on people not to make mistakes is not a sustainable strategy.
There is value in investing in proper security measures, as it can save organizations money in the long run.
Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Cybersecurity Regulations With Lacework and Drata (00:30:10)
Season 3, Episode 7: Though regulation impacting cybersecurity moves slow, when new laws are introduced it often puts significant strain on companies. Lacework’s Tim Chase and Drata’s Matt HIllary discuss navigating the latest broad-sweeping regulations.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
The time between a law being proposed and going into effect may feel like a snails pace, but for cybersecurity and GRC professionals, it may feel like the DNA of an organization may need to change. This week we chat with cybersecurity leaders Tim Chase from Laceworks and Matt Hillary of Drata who delve deep into the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulations. They explore topics such as the challenges of rapid incident reporting, the role of collaboration in the industry, and the emerging onslaught of AI-related laws and proposed bills.
This Week’s Guests
Tim Chase, Lacework’s Global Field CISO
With over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Tim is a Global Field CISO at Lacework, a leading cloud security platform. Tim holds CCSK, CISSP, and GCCC certifications and has a deep understanding of product security, DevSecOps, application security, and the current and emerging threats in the cybersecurity landscape.
Matt Hillary, Drata’s CISO
Matt Hillary currently serves as VP, Security and Chief Information Security Officer at Drata. With more than 15 years of security experience, Matt has a track record of building exceptional security programs. He most recently served as SVP, Systems and Security and CISO at Lumio, and he’s also held CISO and lead security roles at Weave and Workfront, Instructure, Adobe, MX, and Amazon Web Services. He is also a closet raver. Like really, actually is.
TL;DR
The landscape of cybersecurity regulations is ever-changing, with new bills and regulations continually emerging which impact businesses of various sizes.
The recent rules released by the SEC regarding the time frame for announcing a breach or incident have significantly impacted organizations. The term "material" is a key aspect of these rules, leading to discussions around what constitutes a material cybersecurity incident.
The role of a CISO is challenging due to the potential for breaches and incidents despite implementing comprehensive security measures. The additional regulations add further complexity to the role.
Transparency and honesty are vital in the event of a breach. Companies that are open about incidents and their impact are viewed more favorably than those that attempt to cover things up.
The concept of 'carrot and stick' in regulation is discussed. There are mixed feelings about this approach, with some preferring collaboration and industry-led standards over punitive measures such as fines. However, there is recognition that both incentives (the carrot) and punitive measures (the stick) can drive companies to improve their cybersecurity measures.
AI is a hot topic in the cybersecurity field, with potential to assist in quickly sorting through data and reducing false positives. However, the implementation of AI also brings its own set of regulations and challenges.
Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay? (00:59:08)
Season 3, Episode 6: Two seasoned cybersecurity professionals, Bryan Willett and Kris Lovejoy, shed light on the dilemma organizations face when hit by ransomware: Should they pay the ransom or not?
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Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay? It’s an easy question, and we all have the same ideal answer, but how often does life throw us simplicity? Rarely.
This week on Adopting Zero Trust, we continue our conversation that looked at the role cyber insurance plays in organizations and drill into one of the most challenging topics associated with it: Ransomware. And, because this is a heavy subject, we brought in two heavy hitters from past episodes to share their perspectives, Kris Lovejoy and Brian Willett
TL;DR
Paying ransomware ransoms is a complex decision that depends on various factors, such as the potential impact on the organization's services or employees.
Having robust and tested backups is crucial in a ransomware situation, but organizations must be prepared for scenarios where ransomware affects backups.
Cyber insurance can help mitigate the financial impact of ransomware attacks, but organizations should be cautious and consider all the potential outcomes.
Avoiding ransomware attacks requires a proactive approach, which includes implementing hardening standards, good practices around vulnerability management, enforcing compliance on systems, and having good identity protection.
AI holds promise in the cybersecurity sector, but its role in ransomware attacks is still in its infancy.
Season 3, Episode 5: Cyber Insurance may not be the sexiest topic, but it’s an important piece of any mature cyber program. We chatted with a lawyer and a VC who share their perspective.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
There are many aspects of cybersecurity that are not classified as cool or sexy, but every component plays a role in securing people, data, and businesses. One particular aspect that is often seen as a necessary evil, even more so than policies and documentation, is cyber insurance. On one hand, you have a system that forces backstops to protect the organization in the event of an incident; on the other, requirements to not only remain insured but reduce premiums encourage businesses to invest more in securing the business.
This week, we chatted with Karl Sharman of Forgepoint Capital and Andy Moss of Reed Smith to better understand the role cyber insurance plays today.
The Current and Future State of Zero Trust With Forrester’s David Holmes (00:54:05)
Season 3, Episode 4: Forrester Principal Research Analyst on Zero Trust, David Holmes, shares his perspective on the current and future state of Zero Trust.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
Zero Trust is a concept, a strategy, a philosophy, and, for some poor souls, a solution you can buy (it’s not). Through our three seasons, we have heard about MVPs, learned from the godfather of Zero Trust, been aided by Dr Zero Trust, and even heard from current and former federal officials about their stance on the concept. However, we have yet to touch on the current an future state of Zero Trust, and for that, we look to Forrester Principal Research Analyst on Zero Trust, David Holmes.
Prior to joining Forrester, David spent a decade researching, writing, and speaking about cybersecurity topics for network and application security vendors. Before entering the cybersecurity space, he was a C/C++ software developer specializing in authentication and authorization, network protocols, and cryptography. So you could say he knows a thing or two about the subject at hand.
TL;DR
Holmes explains that Zero Trust's core principles remain unchanged: all networks are untrusted, least privilege access is enforced, and everything is inspected and monitored.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of Zero Trust as organizations were forced to work remotely and faced VPN overloads.
David shares his perspective on the current and future state of Zero Trust, as well as areas he would like to see the vendor market seek to solve.
The biggest example of successful Zero Trust implementation is Google. Since implementing Zero Trust, no major breaches have been reported.
In addition to Google, there is a smaller organization that successfully implemented Zero Trust using existing tools, indicating that Zero Trust can be achieved without significant financial investment.
However, achieving full Zero Trust is a journey rather than a destination, similar to cybersecurity itself. It's an ongoing process of adaptation and improvement.
Canva's Kane Narraway on Building a Zero Trust MVP (00:46:10)
Season 3, Episode 3: Canva’s Head of Enterprise Security, Kane Narraway, discusses how to deploy a Zero Trust strategy in under a year.
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This week on Adopting Zero Trust (AZT) we chat with Kane Narraway, the head of Head of Enterprise Security at Canva. Prior to his current role. Kane has been adopting Zero Trust for around a decade, starting with the UK government, and later to organizations like Shopify, Atlassian, and BT. You could say he’s seen a thing or two, and has absolutely been part of the evolutions occurring within cybersecurity and Zero Trust. Kane walks, crawls, and runs us through how he has built out Zero Trust strategies and recommends where organizations get started.
AZT: Quit Bugging the CISO + CIO (00:46:58)
Season 3, Episode 2: In our conversation with Energy Solution’s CIO David Weisong we chat about how new processes, technology, and budgets are formed.
Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.
It’s a mystery as old as time: the cybersecurity and technology budget and acquisition strategy. How are they formed? How are these projects prioritized? How are internal teams proposing changes and asking for new dollars (and likely not getting them)? This week, we chat with someone at the heart of the matter for their business who walks us through how they build their security and information roadmap, or in what I lovingly call: quit bugging the C-suite.
David Weisong is the CIO for Energy Solutions and has a background in software development, DevOps, and managing IT functions, which makes him the perfect candidate to properly discuss the ins and outs of cybersecurity and IT roadmaps.
Hacker Valley Dishes on Breaking Into Cybersecurity (00:49:49)
To start the new season, we are joined by Hacker Valley Media’s Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran, who discuss breaking into cybersecurity and the role storytelling plays.
A new year, a new season, and plenty of new threats to impact the world of cybersecurity. This week we break from our typical conversations about modern cybersecurity strategies and concepts to focus on one of the most important aspects of our space: people.
People are the why behind what we do. We protect, support, and educate them about the dangers that lurk online. However, cybersecurity is also driven by people, and for new entries into our field, it can feel nearly impossible to break in. This week we turn to two experts who lived the lives of practitioners and shifted their energy toward telling amazing stories that drive our industry forward. This duo has built a masterclass on what it means to be in cybersecurity and has guided countless people through every nook and cranny.
And with that, we’re excited to introduce Hacker Valley Media’s Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran who discuss breaking down the barriers to cybersecurity and why practitioners need to invest in soft skills.
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